SECTOR 2 Broadcasting around the country is dominated by state-owned television and radio stations. BTV reaches an estimated 60 per cent of the population, while government radio has a reach of over 80 per cent. Some areas of the country are unable to receive local radio stations and access information from radio stations broadcasting from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique. The government also owns the Botswana Press Agency (BOPA). “...Radio Botswana does not tell you all that is happening in the country; but mostly, what is happening in the BDP.” “The content of government media is very selectively chosen and carefully choreographed to meet the needs of the powers that be … Radio Botswana does not tell you all that is happening in the country; but mostly, what is happening in the [ruling party] BDP. It is timid in reporting on anything critical of the government.” Internet While most towns in Botswana have electricity, it is rare to find computers, especially those with an internet connection, in rural areas. Government secondary schools in urban areas usually have an internet connection, but this is often restricted to certain students or staff at each school, as schools do not have the capacity to cater for all students. Among ordinary Batswana, an estimated seven per cent of people in urban areas use the internet regularly. Internet costs are prohibitively expensive, at about P500 per month for broadband services. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 28 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2009 2.3 (2005 = 2.2; 2007 = 2.8)